US Bridges

SR1849 over Livingston Creek

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1843 · Structure no. 000000000470267

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1849 over Livingston Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1849 over Livingston Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1849
CrossesLivingston Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1843
RouteState Highway 1849
Coordinates34.25577, -78.24511
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1849 over Livingston Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1849 over Livingston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1849 over Livingston Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1849 over Livingston Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1849 over Livingston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.